I’ve heard this story multiple times straight from the source as well as read it a few other times and still it never fails to leave me in awe of God’s miraculous 180 power. My youth pastor used to say “we can’t determine what hand of cards we’re dealt, but it is up to us how we play those cards.” Yet, in some cases it seems God steps in and says “hey, you’ve played your hand all wrong… it’s my turn.” The honest truth is, based on the story below, there is no logical explaination for the AC180 you’re about to read; as with so many 180s, it was completely supernaturally manifested by the Holy Spirit… So grab a cup of coffee, Josh has a lot he wants to say, and it’s worth every word.

How would you characterize your life before Christ (BC)?
My parents took my brother and I to church every Sunday. Our church had a youth group and we frequently attended youth functions. I have always believed in God and the Bible since I can remember. When I was 12 years old I received Christ as my Savior at a church meeting. Through my teenage years I lost interest in church and started living for myself. I knew that what I was doing wasn’t what God wanted for my life. I just didn’t care anymore. After all, it was my life and I wanted to do whatever I felt like doing. To me, God was far off somewhere and very busy, and I knew he would be there for me when this life was over…

Life lessons can come in all shapes and sizes; unfortunately some are very difficult to swallow. However, God in His infinite wisdom, uses the painful situations in our lives to bring change for the better and ultimately lead us to a stronger relationship with Him. Matt Walton got a hold of Larry Snider, and this is his 180 story…

If you take a look to the left hand column of our site, you will see that Mr. Conrad is a regular contributor here at AC180 … In fact, Aaron is one of the co-founders of AC180 and much of this site is his brain-child. Aaron’s story is one in which a new son teaches a young father about unconditional love, grace and daily taking up his cross in order to further his heavenly Father’s kingdom.Enjoy.

Explain the situation surrounding your complete 180?I had the absolute blessing of growing up in a Godly home. I was saved early in my middle school years and have probably been saved more times then I can count since then. Yet I would say that my journey with Christ truly began 7 years ago with the birth of our son Austin. My thirst, and desire to serve and be the husband, father, friend and man that Christ has called me to be became relentless about 2 years ago….Continue reading →